Nakamichi CR-7A Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Nakamichi CR-7A has a market value at around $10, parts units around $165. Based on 22 estimated sales.
Price history
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | — | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-08-31 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-02 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-04 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-06 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-08 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-10 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,500 | — | $2,350 |
| 2026-09-14 | $2,500 | — | $2,825 |
| 2026-09-16 | — | — | $2,500 |
| 2026-09-18 | — | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-20 | — | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-21 | — | — | $10 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1987–1992 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Nakamichi |
| Original MSRP | 1,800 (1987) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$4,900 today |
| Market value (sold) | $10 |
Buying notes
Updated CR-7 with improved azimuth adjustment. Same service advice as the CR-7; head condition above all, request a recording. Full specialist service $260-400. The 'a' suffix indicates a later revision with some improvements.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Nakamichi CR-7A. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Nakamichi CR-7A belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Nakamichi CR-7A pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Nakamichi Dragon $450
- Nakamichi ZX-9 $318
- Nakamichi CR-7 $280
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